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UK Holidays - Markets of Provence: A Culinary Tour of Southern France
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List Price: $22.00
Our Price: $8.63
Your Save: $ 13.37 ( 61% )
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Manufacturer: William Morrow Cookbooks
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.59449
EAN: 9780002250610
ISBN: 0002250616
Label: William Morrow Cookbooks
Manufacturer: William Morrow Cookbooks
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 144
Publication Date: 1996-04-19
Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks
Release Date: 1996-03-15
Studio: William Morrow Cookbooks
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Editorial Reviews:
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Markets of Provence is a beautifully photogr aphed culinary guide through Provence. Using the open air ma rket & the fresh produce as guideposts in this tour, this bo ok really is a food lover''s guide - as well as a cookbook - through this beloved region. '
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Summary: Loved it !
Comment: I bought this book after a trip to Provence and everytime I pick it up, it is like I am there again. Markets in many smaller towns (as well as larger)are featured and there is valuable info on which day of the week is the market day in each place.
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Summary: A Year in Provence
Comment: "Markets of Provence" is a delightful coffee table book/cookbook exploring France's southern Provencale region. It gives travelers tips for finding the seasonal markets,as well as the right ingredients. There is an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season. The dishes tend to be earthy,peasant food. There's ratatouille,the signature dish of Provence,along with piperade,the egg/vegetable omelette that's actually from the Basques. It's a joyous exploration of food and culture. Bon appetit!
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Summary: Sure, it is a "tourist book"...
Comment: ...but isn't that what most of us have been from time to time? And this one is not so much a guide as a wonderful enticement to enjoy one of the best aspects (the food) of one of the loveliest places on earth. The central theme is that it is possible to enjoy a market each day of the week, by moving from town to town in Provence. The seven markets that are covered are in Cadenet, La Tour D'Aigues, Saint-Remy, Aix, Bonnieux, Apt, and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. About half of the 130 pages are pictures, a few "snap-shots" that capture the action, most are carefully composed, and a few are truly evocative, like the basin of Cucuron on page 30. Each picture saves those proverbial 1000 words
The book commences with a forward by Patricia Wells, the indomitable former food editor of the International Herald Tribune. The style of writing is fashioned for the tourist, struggling with strange French words, and concepts. There are numerous recipes, so that those with their own facilities can enjoy their purchases in delightful consumption. There are other sidebars that explain unique aspects of the country, such as the bread, truffles, Provencal fabrics, pottery, etc. There are several practical appendixes which cover other markets, seasonal specialties, typical foods, with the French explained, useful phrases, a conversion chart, a glossary, a listing of selected restaurants, and a brief suggested reading list.
I've been to the markets in five of these seven towns, have enjoyed them all, and feel that their description in the book captures their spirit accurately. My next to favorite market is the one in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, where I have been innumerable times. The picture of the Café De France on page 115 brings back many memories, of having a beer with the boys "while the women finish." And it evokes anticipation... I'll be there again in a few days. The very best part of the book though is its omission! My very favorite market, a gentle 300 meter stroll from the gite we rent - may its relative obscurity remain, as well as the lack of cameras and English. `Cause you only go around once in life...
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Summary: FSRS
Comment: I ordered this as a gift for a French who adores anything French, especially the food and wine. He once lived in France and he and his wife are now planning a trip there. He loved this book!! It is an excellent guide to the wonderful Provencal outdoor markets. This is Provence at its finest. He couldn't believe I found this gem.
Full of gorgeous color photos, this book is a must have! I'm even thinking about ordering one for myself.
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Summary: Poor service -- very poor follow-up.
Comment: As part of a $250.00 order, I ordered the Michelin France Provence map in English, and the Michelin 2006 Red Guide France: Hotels and Restaurants in English - both Items they sent me were written in French, which are of no value to me. I requested a shipping label to return the map and the book and asked they send me the English versions. The Amazon Outsourcing Desk in India refused both request. I requested an American Amazon Customer Service Manager contact me on this Issue. That has never happened. I am also being asked my Satisfaction on a 3d book - Markets Of Provence - which they never sent me. The remainder of my $250.00 order were the English Versions, as ordered. My Overall Satisfaction: Well below the 1 Star shown. Actual Satisfaction "F Minus" for all departments in Amazon and far less for their very poor Customer Service and lack of ethical follow-up for their mistake.
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